Barton makes sense if the Bills want to go back to a scenario in which McGovern switches back to left guard and Edwards becomes depth again. In addition to his ability to play many positions and probably start at centre, he would provide the club much-needed versatility.
There seems to be something
peculiar about Brandon Beane’s approach to attacking the offensive line in the offseason thus far. A significant draft selection could help clear up some of the seeming misunderstanding. At selection 28, Graham Barton would be an absolute steal.
I wrote two articles (here and here) about the modifications to kickoffs last year, which featured an alternative fair-catch option. My final conclusions were that the kickoff was already dull and predictable and that the improvements made in 2023 were merely a step towards doing away with the play entirely. I could have been mistaken, though. For a one-year trial, the NFL established dramatically altered regulations for the 2024 season, and initially, it appears that they want MORE kickoff returns rather than less. Now let’s get started!
you can find more information on the rule right from the NFL itself. But you’re already here so if you want my breakdown I’ve tried to organize the information in a way that should make things a bit easier. Here are a couple graphics that you can refer to along the way as well, which are quite handy.
Kicking team movement: Players are now visible to fans as they wait. Until the ball strikes the ground in the landing zone or the end zone, or a player, none of the non-kickers may move. The kicker is free to move, but only at that precise moment can they cross the 50.
Aligning the receiving team, non-returners — The receiving team needs to have nine players or more inside the setup zone. Seven out of the nine must have at least one foot on the 35-inch restraining line. Players must be outside of the hash markings if they are not on the restraining line.
Getting returners and team alignment — Teams
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